Cop's widow pours heart out in teary thanks to New York

The newlywed widow of one of two slain NYPD officers has poured her heart out in a teary thanks to New York City officials.

Pei Xia Chen wed Wenjian Liu just two months ago in what neighbours described as a simple yet beautiful ceremony at their home in Brooklyn.

Yesterday Mrs Chen was wiping away tears while delivering a statement to assembled media about her late husband and his partner, Rafael Ramos, who were gunned down in a random street attack as they sat in their squad car two days ago.

"This is a difficult time for both of our families," she said.

"The Liu family would like to express our gratitude and appreciation to the police department, our neighbours, the entire New York community.

Slain officers Rafael Ramos, pictured left, and Wenjian Liu. ()

"We would also like to express our condolences to officer Ramos' family."

Authorities believe the cops' killer targeted them to avenge the deaths of local chokehold victim Eric Garner and the fatally shot Ferguson teen Michael Brown — both of whom died in confrontations with white police officers.

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"We will stand together and get through this together," Mrs Chen said.

Speaking metres from a memorial packed with flowers and candles, Liu's parents added how proud they were of their only child for joining the police force and how he had been looking forward to raising a family with his new bride.

"He was a dedicated public servant who committed his life to helping others and we will deeply miss him," they said.